In April, Microsoft announced the Windows Autopatch service for enterprise users to reduce the burden on IT administrators by automating the deployment of system updates. With this service, Microsoft will use deployment tools such as Windows Update for Business (WUfB) on behalf of your organization to ensure automatic updates to Windows 10, Windows 11, Microsoft Edge, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 services.
This includes creating test rings, monitoring run status, and rolling back updates when needed. The service was fully launched in July, and today Microsoft shared some details about the new features it recently added to Windows Autopatch.
First, Microsoft has introduced application-based authentication through its application Modern Workplace Management. This credential-based authentication mechanism ensures that you don’t have to worry about password rotation, unrelated service accounts, and complex conditional access (CA) policies. Microsoft has assured customers that if they have given up using Windows Autopatch for any of these reasons, they can now try it again.
Microsoft has also simplified the device preparation process after registration. Devices that do not meet the Windows Autopatch registration prerequisites now show up in the new Unregistered tab, and devices that have conflicting policies preventing them from receiving updates show up in the Not Ready tab. You can also click on the devices mentioned in these tabs to get a specific solution tailored to each tab.
